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高中英语精选七选五练习题15篇（带答案）（一）How to pass an important testWhether it's a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass. __71__ Stuck in a situation where you don't know what to do? This article can help.Tips★1. Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isn't worth it，since you can always hang out with them any other day.★2. Get plenty of rest. __72___ If you walk into the classroom sleepily, you'll most likely not finish the test because you are so tired.★3. Eat a good meal for breakfast. ___73___ Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal (燕麦片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.★4. Bring all necessary materials. ___74__ Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed)，erasers, the calculator (if allowed) and anything else you'll need for the test.★5. __75___ Showing up late cuts back the time you'll have to take for the test if it's already testing hours. You'll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests，late comers are not allowed to take the test.A．The exam tests vocabulary, reading and maths skills.B．Studies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient. C．Failing the test won't help you in the long run, so it's important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.D．Showing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.E．One piece of cheese probably won't last until test time.F．Don't forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.G．This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.CBEDF（二）53 Are you concerned that you may not sleep well tonight? Getting a good night sleep is very important to your physical and emotional (情感的) health. Here are a number of simple actions and choices you can make right now to help you sleep better TONIGHT.1. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine(尼古丁). If you want coffee in the afternoon or evening, drink less. An alcoholic drink, especially more than one, will not help you sleep better. A drink may, or may not, help you fall asleep, but alcohol causes you to sleep poorly and be unable to sleep all night. 542. Don't overeat, but don't go to bed hungry. If you aren't tired of milk, try a small glass of warm milk or a piece of mild cheese in the evening. A small piece of chicken or other protein may also work well before bed. 553. 56 It can help you avoid lacking water and is generally good for your health. However, avoid water and other fluids for the last two hours before bedtime to reduce your need to go to the bathroom during the night.4. Make your bedroom as quiet as you can. 57 Consider using earplugs (耳塞) if your bedroom is noisy. Some people find that the white noise from a fan, as well as the air flow, helps them sleep better. Others find soft music or natural sounds like waves or bird songs to be relaxing and induce sleep. If you use music to help you fall asleep, you may find that you get better rest later in the night if you set the music to turn off after an hour.A. Drink enough water early in the day.B. If you have a clock that ticks loudly, replace it.C. If you drink too much water, you will feel bad.D. Don’t have your stomach empty before going to bed.E. Cigarettes are always an unhealthy habit, especially in the evening.F. Are you always worried about what you eat in the evening?G. Have you fallen into a pattern of sleeping poorly?GEDABEasy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing. 36 Read on for some techniques worth trying.1. 37People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease(早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. 38 Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.2. Go for a walk.Mildly raised glucose(葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 393. Learn something new.Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 40 Or go dancing with your friends.A. Focus on the future.B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.C. It should be something like learning gardening.D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.E. But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life-changing events.F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain. FAEGCHow to Turn Your Child into a Lifelong BookwormLiteracy is one of the most important skills we will ever develop over our lifetimes. Most small children love books, looking at the pictures and hearing thestory, but as they get older they often move away from books. 36Join the libraryLibraries have changed a lot in recent years. 37 Take your child regularly and encourage them to take out books on whatever subject interests them.Not just novelsMany parents think that reading counts if the child is reading a work of fiction ora novel. 38 Non-fiction books are particularly attractive to boys. Kids especiallylove the sorts of books which allow them to make a decision between various pathsand choose their own endings.Set an exampleIf your ch ild never sees you reading, they aren’t going to pick up a book either.39 Having plenty of books around the house makes reading more accessible and thenormal thing to do when bored. If you struggle with reading and literacy, do something about it by going back to college or attending a special adult literacycourse.Make their own booksIf your child dislikes reading, think about encouraging them to start writing theirown stories and novels. Buy them a special notebook. Allow them to write whatevercap tures their imagination, and don’t worry too much about messy handwriting orpoor spelling. 40A.So how do you keep your kids interested in books?B.As long as a child is reading, it doesn’t matter what they are reading.C.Libraries will have a great range of books for children.D.There are newspapers printed especially for children.E.Reading and writing are often thought of as two separate issues.F.The idea is to cause an interest in books, reading and fiction, and the rest willdevelop over time.G.Next time pick up a newspaper or a book and encourage your child to sit with youand read too.36---40 ACBGF(五)How to Sleep BetterIf you’re having trouble getting good sleep through the night (turning, wakingup more than once, for example), this text will tell you what you can do to ensure apeaceful night’s sleep.Get on schedule. Changing your sleeping time by more than an hour can severelydisturb your sleep quality 16 For example, if you normally wake up at 6 a.m. onweekdays to get to work, you might go to bed around 10 p.m., because that’s whennsure 8 hours of sleep. If, onyou start to feel sleepy, and it’s also a good time to ethe weekend, you sleep until 9 a.m., you probably won’t be able to fall asleep that night until 1a.m.17 Wait at least three hours after dinner before going to sleep. Digestionslows down while asleep, and a full stomach may interrupt sleep. Similarly, youshould avoid going to bed on an empty stomach, as a completely empty stomachmay equally disturb your sleeping patterns.18 Exposure to light during the time when you’re supposed to be sleeping can disturb your body’s internal clock. Turn your light off, or use a very dim night light,19 They include windows, LED clocks, computer lights and cable boxes.Change your sleeping position.You may think that it’s impossible to controlwhat position you sleep in since you aren’t fully aware of what you are doing, but it is possible and it can make a considerable difference. 20A. Try to avoid all sources of light.B. Keep the room as dark as possible.C. Make notes of unusual circumstances.D. Be mindful of what you eat or drink before bed.E. Sleep is considered to be adequate only when there is no daytime sleepiness.F. In other words, sudden change sleeping time will a ffect your “biological clock”．G. If you wake up in the middle of the night, make an effort to have a comfortableposition.16-20 FDBAG（六）How to Adjust to a New SchoolSchool is a child's base. where they learn to succeed. 36 When you go to anew school. you might worry that you don't know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or if the teachers arc strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school.Getting to Know the SchoolBefore you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school. 37 Preparing for the First Day38 Being well rested will help remove(去除) any nervousness you may be feeling, Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if you're between 7 and 11 years old.Leave early for school. Make sure you leave lots of time in the morning to get to school. _39__ Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends.Making friendsTaking part in activities. Sign up for activities like drama, sports or chess club. This will put you into smaller groups with people who have the same interests as yours. You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something.A. Find out where your classroom will be. as well as other important places.B. Start off your first day of school with a good night's sleep.C. Learning the rules of the school will help you adjust and will keep you out of trouble.D. But adjusting to a new school can be difficult.E. You don’t want to be rushing into your classroom after the bell rings.F. This will also give you a chance to show your skills at a sport or other activity.G. Go shopping for your supplies and make sure you have them all ready to take to school.DABEF(七)Do you have any problem with time? Start doing these and you will see the difference.● Write it downDon’t rely on your memory to keep track of every little detail. 36 Writedown the things you need to do in a small notebook, or use online tool to create and-do” list.update your “to●　37 Working for long periods without a break can waste your time.It is more efficient to work or study for a shorter period of time, take a break, andthen go back to work. You may get more done in tow focused 45-minute sessions.● One thing at a time. 38 Do one thing at a time, and do it well. As theChinese proverb says, “One cannot manage too many affairs. Like pumpkins in the water, one pops up while you try to hold down the other.”● Schedule email time On your cell phone you get a notification every timesomeone sends you can email. If so, you have to check your email many, many timesa day. 39 Schedule time to check your email. It doesn’tmatter when.It’s easy to become overwhelmed if we say “yes” to● Choose to say “No”.everything. Think about the task before you commit to it. Do you need to do it? Cansomeone else do it? Avoid saying “yes” to every request.40● Keep a goal journal. Write down your goals in a journal and evaluate themregularly. Mark your progress for each goal. Be sure you take the necessary step toachieve your goals.A. Make a list firstB. Don’t skip the breaksC. Turn that notification offD. Memory is not always accurateE. Don’t forget to focus on your taskF. This takes time away from more important tasksG. Every time we switch from one task to another, we lose focus36. D 37. B 38. G 39. C 40. F（八）An interview can be a nerve-racking (令人紧张的) experience. 36 Nevertheless, with a few interview tips, you will be on your way to getting that jobyou need so desperately!The first interview tip you will ever get is to be yourself. 37 You must bear in mind that there is no one else like you on the earth. In believing in yourself, you can successfully prepare yourself psychologically for that nerve-racking interview!Second in line for great interview tips is that you should be on time. 38 If you think that you may run into a problem getting to a interview on time, leave early to ensure that you will get there on time. Showing up for an interview on time shows that you are a responsible person.A great tip to remember during an interview is to turn off your cell phone. There is nothing more annoying to an employer than a cell phone ringing every five minutes during an interview. 39 So it is best to turn off your cell phone.40 An interviewer’s tone of voice, their attitude, their style ofspeech and their body motions can indicate to you how you should respond to the questions they pose.A. Send an e-mail to the interviewer on time.B. Being late for an interview is unsatisfactory.C. Therefore knowing how to get through an interview is vital.D. The cell phone is very useful whenever you are in trouble.E. Act naturally and take pride in yourself.F. Pay close attention to the interviewer while you are being interviewed.G. Besides, continuous interruptions may be a sign of unprofessional behavior.36—40 CEBGF(九)Universities are doing everything they can to become a green campus. But there are also items students can do to make your campus more eco-friendly.1. Recycle everything, especially paper!There is a large amount of paper a college student goes through every term.36 We know that these things can’t be avoided, but the way you handle the use of all the paper can really help create a better green campus.2. Buy green.37 Paper, cleaning products and water are products that can be bought as recycled goods. They’re slightly more expensive than the normal products, but it’s worth it to make a green campus.3. Walk and bike to school.Most campuses, especially those that are trying to become a more eco-friendly campus, have pretty good public transit(公共交通系统). 38 Walking or bikingwill help make your campus a green university.4. 39A water bottle can be refilled at any water fountain and can easily be drunk inclass or while riding a bike. This will save the environment by decreasing the amountof plastic waste on your campus.5. Buy used clothing.It is usually thought of as something to do to save money. 40 Recycling clothes minimizes the use of resources to make clothing and puts a dent in the problem of worldwide sweatshops.A. Carry a water bottle.B. It is also good for the environment!C. Buy recycled goods as much as possible.D. Paper made of this kind of wood is much stronger.E. On top of that, almost all universities are pedestrian (步行者) friendly.F. It includes class notes, term papers, student newspapers and so on.G. Universities call on all the students to learn to recycle all the waste paper.36—40 FCEAB（十）Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical exercise,and has a healthy weight. There are a lot of discussions these days about fit kids.16 . Eat a variety of foods.You may have a favorite food, but the best choice is to eat a variety of foods.17 Taste new foods and old ones you haven’t tried for a while. Some foods,such as green vegetables, are more pleasing the older you get. Shoot for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day—two fruits and three vegetables.Listen to your body.What does it feel like to be full? Whe n you’re eating, notice how your body feelsand when your stomach feels comfortably full. Sometimes, people eat too much because they don’t notice when they need to stop eating18 And over a periodof time, overeating can lead to unhealthy weight gain.19the amount of time you spend watching TV or DVDs, What’s screen time? It’splaying video games, and using the computer. The more time you spend on these sitting-down activities, the less time available for active stuff, like basketball, bikeriding and swimming. 20These rules aren’t magic. However, follow them most of the time and you can become a fit kid sooner or later.A. Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on screen time.the nutrients your body need.B. If you eat different foods, you’re more likely to getC. Drink water and milk.D. Ask your parents to help you do your favorite activities regularly.E. If you’re a kid who wants to be fit, here are three rules to live by.F. Limit screen time.G. Eating too much can make you feel uncomfortable.36---40 DCBAE（11）As we know, every one can make mistakes, but don’t worry about it. The following is what we should do when we make mistakes.? Just admit (承认）it. Don’t think that our mistakes are caused by others. (36) Don’t blame other people, and don’t cheat ourselves, either.? (37) .In order to stop the problem from getting worse, we should act quickly tosolve it. If we don’t act and deal with the problem quickly, it’ll only make us fee stressed. Also it is necessary to make a plan of action and correct the mistakeaccording to it. (38) .? (39) .Those who have made the most mistakes can get an A, for they are the oneswho have learned the most. The more we learn from our mistakes, the cleverer weare.? (40) .What caused us to make the mistake? How can we avoid making the samemistake in the future? When we act with a method to get a good result, do it thatway next time. If we don’t, we should stop, think about it, change it and try again.A. Realize that making mistakes is the best way to learn.d of failure.B. Don’t be afraiC. Be brave and face the fact that we have made the mistakes.D. Solve it at once.E. So be away from stress.F. So decide quickly and act.G. Think about what we can learn from our mistakes.36---40 CDFAG（12）Holidays with friends can be great fun and a good way of getting to know eachother better. Once you are on holiday, the trip can be full of happy memories if itplanned correctly.●Choose a destination（目的地）36 Going abroad will cost more but be a more exciting experience.Going to a different place in your own country can also be fun and will be cheaper.●Collect your fr iendsFind out how much interest there is from people to go on the trip, and work outyour maximum and invite those who you get on well with.●Mee t upEveryone will have their own idea of what the trip to be like, so meet up at alocal café or restaurant , and share your ideas and concerns. 37 Don’t tryto overpower them. Once you’ve all shared ideas you’ll have a much better idea of how to start organizing the trip.●Look for accommodation（住宿）38 When you are searching for a place to stay, read reviews andratings(等级). Book it as soon as possible because leaving it too late is going to makethings harder.●Book （预定）transportOnce you have accommodation, you’ll know the dates of your stay and will beable to book transport, coach, bus, airplane, etc. 39●Choose things you want to do thereWhen you are on your trip it will be more relaxing if you have a good idea ofwhat kind of things you want to do. Research the area on the Internet and booksome activities you want to join in. 40 Don’t book too many thingswhich you can’t afford.A.Check out the passport is your own.B.One person will naturally be the leader.C.The first step is to work out where you want to go.D.Match the activities to your budget (预算).E.Booking transport well in advance lowers the cost greatly, so please do it soon.F.Make sure that the trip to the foreign country is not to long.G.Find out your hotel near to the place you want to visit.36--40 CBGED(13)Quick tips for better time managementAre you a good time manager? If your answer is “no”, here are some tips on how to be a better time manager:1. Create a daily plan. Plan your day before it starts. The plan gives you a gooddescription of how the day will go on. That way, you will be ready to deal with mostof the things you meet. 362. Focus. Are you multi-t asking so much that you’re just not getting anythingdone? 37 Only focus o n what you’re doing. You’ll be more efficient that way.3. Stay away from your time wasters. What takes your time away from your work?QQ? Email checking? 38 One thing you can do is make it hard to check them —remove them from your browser quick links.4. 39 Don’t take on more than you can deal with. For the distractions thatcome in when you’re doing other things, give a firm no. Or do it later.5. Decide to be early. When you prepare to be on time, you’ll either be on time or late. 40 However, if you decide to be early, you’ll most likely to be on time. For appointments, try to be early. For your deadlines, meet them earlier than required.A. Learn to say “No”．B. Most of the time you’ll be late.C. Great ways to know your time spent.D. Cut off when you need to.E. Stop checking them so often.F. Your job for the day is to follow the plan as best as possible..G. If so, focus on just one key task at one timeFGEAB(14)Teenagers a re especially likely to suffer loneliness. Here are some suggestionsfor speeding a recovery from loneliness.Reach out to others, but start small. A smile and a friendly greeting for thestudent behind you in line at the cafeteria won’t make you best friends.36 Italso can make it easier to interact（一起活动）the next time.Find a safe place to make connections. If going to the school dance makes you feellike you just don’t belong, try joining a special-interest group. Maybe it’s the drama club or the marching band. 37Find other ways of making connections. Lonely people hunger for acceptance and friendship, Sometimes feeling accepted and liked comes more easily when you do something for others..38 Teach a child in reading. Take notes for a disabled classmate. You might be surprised at the connections you make after reaching out in these ways.39 Loneliness is an absence of quality friendships, not of a particular quantity of friends. That’s why it’s important to know how to select a friend. The best friendships are those based on similar values and attitudes.You get what you expect, so expect the best. If you expect others to be friendly,you will behave in similar ways.40 It goes away as teens learn how to find their way through their social worldand connect with others.A. But it will make you both feel pretty good.B. So consider becoming a volunteer.C. Some teens aren’t so adaptable, however.D. Encourage people to be friendlier to you.E. Choose the right people.F. For most young people, loneliness is only temporary.G. Look for a group that allows you to ease in gradually.AGBEF(15)If you have an upcoming job interview，you are probably afraid of appearing nervous during the interview. Knowing how to relax during the interview increases the likelihood that you appear to be the best candidate for the job. There are several things to keep in mind regarding relaxation during a job interview.DO: Listen to the interviewerDuring your interview, the interviewer is likely to do most of the talking. If your focus on what he is saying and give the person your undivided attention. two things are likely to happen. 36 .Second, your nervousness is easier to forget since your mind is focused on what the interviewer is saying.DO: Prepare in advance.37 .One of the best ways to help yourself relax during the interview is to be ready for these questions．38 ，create a list of questions that you expect to be asked, and consider your answers. Ask friends or family to help you by asking questions they think you might. encounter and give feedback on your responses. In addition, researching the company, the specific position and the industry in general enables you to be a more knowledgeable applicant. 39 since there is less chance of being troubled by interview questions.Being relaxed is essential for having a successful job interview. Overcoming your nervousness is not difficult if you know how to relax. 40 , you are the confident and knowledgeable applicant you want to appear as during the interview.A. First, the interviewer is likely to be impressed by your listening skillsB. Despite this, you need to keep these nervous feelings to yourselfC. This also helps you to relaxD. Confidence is key to feeling relaxed during an interviewE. During an interview, expect to be asked a ton of questionsF. By being aware of how to relaxG. Before your interviewAEGCF。

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专项练习一For over one hundred and fifty years, Americans of all social classes have worn blue jeans．__1 __Whether they are worn for work or for fashion today．Strauss' invention continues to be popular not only among Americans but also among people around the world．Levi Strauss was born in Germany in 1829．2 He grew up in Kentucky before moving to New York in 1847．Before becoming an American citizen and moving to the West in 1853, Strauss worked in his brother's dry goods business．This gave him a chance to produce his famous invention．After the gold rush of 1849, Strauss decided to move to the West to seek his fortunes．Strauss did not want to be a person who searched an area for minerals．Instead, he knew he could make a good living by selling supplies to the miners．At first, he planned to sell sewing supplies and cloth． 3 When he heard miners complaining that their clothes were easily broken or they usually tore their pockets during mining, he decided to use a special fabric to make pants for the miners．These pants proved so popular that he quickly ran out of materials to make more．In 1873, Strauss received a letter from a Jewish tailor named Jacob Davis who had invented a process of connecting pockets with copper rivets（铆钉）.This made the pants last a long time．Because Davis did not have the money to patent his idea, he offered to share it with Strauss if Strauss would agree to pay for the patent． 4 ．By the time Strauss died in 1902, he had made a great contribution to American fashion．5 The business has been growing ever since and Levi Strauss' company is now one of the largest clothing companies in the world．A．As a young boy, he moved with his family to the United States．B．Nobody knew what kind of material was suitable．C．He did and Levi jeans have been made with metal rivets ever since．D．However, he did not get much business for those products．E．He also made a great contribution to America's clothing industry．F．Since they were invented by Levi Strauss, they have become a symbol of American consumer culture．G．As the business grew, Strauss got much money from it．Recently some American scientists have given a useful piece of advice to people in industrialized nations．They say people should eat more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago． 1 .The scientists say that the human life has changed greatly．Our bodies have not been able to deal with these changes in lifestyle and this had led to new kinds of sicknesses．_ 2___ .So they are called "diseases of civilization"．Many cancers and diseases of the blood system are examples of such diseases.Scientists noted that people in both the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age enjoyed very little alcohol or tobacco, probably none． 3 . However, a change in food is one of the main differences between life in ancient times and that of today.Stone Age people hunted wild animals for their meat, which had much less fat than domestic ones．They ate a lot of fresh wild vegetables and fruits．They did not have milk or any other dairy products, and they made very little use of grains．4___ We eat six times more salt than our ancestors．We eat more sugar．We eat twice as much fat but only one third as much protein and much less vitamin C.5 But scientists say that we would be much healthier if we eat much the same way the ancient people did, cutting the amount of fatty, salty and sweet food.A．Stone Age people lived a simple life.B．But today, we enjoy eating a lot of these.C．In that case, they would live much healthier.D．Ancient people also got lots of physical exercise.E．These new sicknesses were not known in ancient times.F．People today probably don't want to live like our ancestors.G．Modern people used to suffer from "diseases of civilization".For the rest of March, a disease will sweep across the US. It will keep kids home from school. 1 Employees will suddenly lose their ability to concentrate.The disease, k nown as “March Madness”, refers to the yearly 65 –team US men’s college basketball tournament (锦标赛). __2 Teams compete against each other in a single –elimination (单局淘汰) tournament that eventually crowns a national champion.Nearly 20 million Americans will find themselves prisoners of basketball festival madness. The fun comes partly from guessing the winners for every game. Friends compete against friends. 3 Colleagues against bosses.Big – name schools are usually favored to advance into the tournament. But each year there are dark horses from little – known universities.This adds to the madness. Watching a team from a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000, for many Americans, is an exciting experience. Two years ago, the little – known George Mason University was one of the final four teams. 4College basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their university and themselves. __5 About $ 4 billion will be spent gambling (赌) on the event. According to Media Life magazine, the event will bring in $ 500 million in advertising income this year, topping the post –season income of every US professional league, including that of the NBA.A. Husbands against wives.B. The players will go all out for the games.C. But that doesn’t mean money isn’t involved.D. College students will ignore piles of homework.E. People are willing to spend more money on watching it.F. It begins on March 15 and lasts through the beginning of April.G. Many people had never even heard of the university before the tournament.Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious. Are these just stereotypes or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail?At least one group of people is certain that it can. A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs (企业家) in the UK found that 70% felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public. Britain is hostile (敌意的) to success, they said. It has a culture of jealousy(嫉妒). 1 Jealousy is sometimes known as the “green –eyed monster” and the UK is its home.Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea. They gathered a group of people together and gave each an imaginary amount of money. 2 Those given a little were given the chance to destroy the large amount of money given to others –but at the cost of losing their own. Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this.__3 .But there is also opposite evidence. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently reported that the UK is now the world’s fourth largest economy. That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate success. People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either.“It is not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Cooper, a professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. “It’s people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or which separates them from their roots.”4They set out to do things in their way. They work long hours. By their own efforts they become millionaires. ___5 .It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And more people want to be like them.A. This seems to prove that the entrepreneurs were right to complain.B. The one who owns most money in the end is the winner.C. As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood.”D. It is not true that British people are born jealous of others` success.E. Some were given a little, others a great deal.F. But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them.G. Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem.___1 When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports car, visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view.The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. 2 .The first and most basic level of wants involves food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. 3 ___ It included such items as automobile sand new houses.By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then, in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appeared: the “life-enriching” level. While the other levels involve physical satisfaction－the feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation of the human body－this level stresses mental needs for recognition, achievement and happiness. It includes a variety of goods and services, many of which could be called “luxury” items. Among them are vacation trips, the best medical care, and entertainment. 4 One this level, a greater percentage of consumer spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spent on goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to demand luxuries and personal services on the fourth level?A fifth level probably would involve wants that can be achieved best by community action. Consumers may be spending more on taxes to pay for government action against disease, ignorance, crime and prejudice.5 In this way, we can enjoy more fully the good things on the first four levels.A．Then a third level appeared.B．Human wants seem endless.C．When there is money enough to satisfy one level of wants, another level appears.D．There are several levels of wants in one’s life.E．At this stage, we now may seek to ensure the health, safety, and leisure.F．Also included here are fancy foods and the latest styles in clothing.G．Different people have different wants on each level.We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job.1 .So, you have to give a speech—and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble（结结巴巴）over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”Cheep up! 2 . Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. ___3 . Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 4 . And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you m ay find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet?5 .A. It doesn’t have to be that bad.B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.C. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.D. Say what you have to say and then stop.E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.F. Never forget your audience.G. Give it a try and see what happens.There is an English saying:“ 1 _.” Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body.___ 2 ___ Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. 3 _. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated(忍耐) the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. 4___.___5___. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing , making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.A. Laughter can prolong one’s life.B. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics in which they help toimprove their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh.C. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain whichdiminish both stress and pain.D. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, thestomach and even the feet.E. Although laughter helps cure the disease, doctors still can not put this theory into clinic practice.F. Laughter is the best medicine.G. They have found that laughter really can improve people’s health.Why do some people have many friends while others do not? 1___ However, it is not so. Let’s look at two psychological experiments which will give you the key to happy interpersonal relations.The first experiment is called the “Hawthorne effect” after Hawthorne, Illinois, where the experiment took place. A group of psychologists examined the work patterns of two groups of workers in the Western Electric Company. 2 . The psychologists changed the working conditions for one group twice but left the other group alone. They were surprised to find that productivity increase on both occasions and in both groups. They concluded that the increase in productivity came from the attention given to the workers by the management. It had increased their motivation (积极性) and so they had worked harder. In other words, if you take an interest in others , they will want to please you and you will have good relations with them.___3 __After Martin Luther King, Jr was killed in the 1960s, a teacher, Jane Elliott, living in an all –white town decided to help her class of young children understand why the Civil Rights Movement had been necessary in America.She divided the class into two groups: one with blue eyes and the other with brown eyes. Other eye colours such as hazel or green were excluded from his exercise. Then she told the class that brown – eyed people were cleverer than blue – eyed ones because of an agent (化学作用) for brown colour found in their blood. Blue – eyed people were stupid, lazy and not to be trusted. Jane Elliott did not need to say any more. The brown –eyed students quickly got used to their new role as the leaders of the class. The blue –eyed students became quiet and withdrawn. Then she discovered something very interesting. Four poor brown –eyed readers began to read fluently in a way they had never done before. 4___ .So if you want to be successful and happy, take an interest in others whether they are your classmates or workmates. Congratulate them on their successes and sympathize(同情) with them in their troubles. 5___ .A. Before the experiment the management talked to both groups of workers and explained that they wanted to findthe best working environment for them.B. Remember that the way you treat others will decide their attitude and behaviour to you.C. The second experiment shows what happens to personal relations if you are rude to or ignore（忽略）others.D. The ones who have more friends usually are those who care about others.E. Jane Elliott had shown that the way people are treated affects not only their behaviour but also their confidenceand their performance.F. You may even imagine that this ability was something they were born with because it seems so effortless to them.G. The second experiment tells us what teachers said has a great effect on the students.专项练习九The seven Cs of a good letterWhat is the secret of writing a good letter? Here are two main ones. Don’t try to be fancy. Don’t try to impress your reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs.Clear. Use short, direct sentences. 1 Talk as if the reader were right there with you .Above all, don’t use an introduction..Correct. 2 Don’t guess, even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. If you need to, check a reference book too. Use them as much as you need to.Complete. Don’t scatter our points. 3 This is good organization too.Courteous. Be friendly rather than overly casual. Present your information nicely even if you are complaining about something . In all letters, treat others as you want them to treat you..Concise. Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can..Conversational. This is really the secret of good writing , 4 . Such a letter has a natural, friendly tone. Let your personality come through naturally.Considerate. 5 .Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know。

高考英语七选五专项练习10.0

高考英语七选五专项练习10.0学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Five Top Study Skills and TechniquesDeveloping good study habits will help make the most of your study time. 1 . Here are five top skills to help you study efficiently.Manage your timeTo make sure you have time for studying throughout your week, schedule study into your routine. 2 . In this way, you can give priority to studying and ensure that your time is productive.Take smart notes3 , taking notes is more than just a repetition of the things you are hearing or reading. You may not need to take notes on everything. Listening to things that the instructor says is important.Create a mind mapYou can use a mind map as a way of taking notes or to organize and summarize them. This will help you see the relationships between each one, and which ideas are more important.4After taking notes, repeat aloud what you have just studied. Then explain the concept in your own words. By lecturing yourself, you include hearing as well as seeing. Using your own voice and words helps make the information more meaningful to you.Ask questionsWhile you are reading or listening, write down any questions that come to mind and look for answers. If you find answers, make a note of them. If you find gaps in your knowledge without ready answers, take a little time to research and see if you can find the information. 5 .Now, start implementing these tips and see how your study change for the better.A．Join a lectureB．Lecture yourselfC．If you are going to form a good habit of taking notesD．Make a list of all the things you do each dayE．These will help you remember the things you have read or heardF．Whether you are listening to a lecture or reading a bookG．By developing good study habits, you will work more efficiently in the learning processHow to Increase the Quality of Y our LifeHave you reached a point where things are OK, but not very exciting? If so, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life.When you lead a dull life, it is great to think about something that takes you into another world. 6 If you love to read, devote time to just sitting with a book and losing yourself in an imaginary world.7 You will feel a sense of achievement that will boost your self-image. A great way is to join a class. Not only will you learn, but you will make new friends. Whether it’s learning a foreign language or playing a musical instrument, there will be a class near your home.Life-style experts are promoting the idea of taking a 30-day challenge. Motivate yourself to achieve something in 30 days. 8 You could commit to losing weight, or train to run a marathon—well, maybe a half-marathon!One of the best ways of creating positivity is to help others. You might offer to help in a shop or to do some gardening for an older person. Not only do you feel good about yourself, but others will benefit from your involvement. 9Life is full of hope and happiness. You are lucky to be alive. Make the most of the years you have on Earth, and don’t waste them being negative. 10 Be positive, and be happy. A．Unless you take the challenge.B．Hobbies provide you something different that you enjoy.C．Giving a hand to those in need is welcome in any society.D．Following the advice will help increase the quality of your life.E．Doing that will make you feel that you have something to offer the world.F．Once it has been completed, nothing can benefit you in the future than that.G．Learning a new skill is considered one of the most satisfying things you can do.In the journey of life, there’s an often ignored hero — labor. Yes, that’s right, good old-fashioned hard work. Whether it’s mowing lawns, babysitting, or washing dishes, the act of laboring not only fills pockets but also shapes characters and molds futures.Let’s face it, we live in a world where instant satisfaction is the norm (标准). But what if we told you that delaying that satisfaction and putting in some good, honest sweat can actually be beneficial? It’s true! 1112 Imagine a teenager tasked with mowing lawns for a summer job. Suddenly, they’re responsible for showing up on time, doing a thorough job, and managing their earnings. These are life skills that no classroom lecture can match.Moreover, labor breeds (培养) perseverance. 13 Instead of throwing in the towel, they persevere, learning from each setback and growing stronger in the process. This perseverance becomes a cornerstone (基石) for success in all aspects of life.But perhaps the most profound impact of labor is its ability to foster empathy and appreciation. 14 As teenagers serve meals to the less fortunate, they gain a newfound perspective on privilege and gratitude. Suddenly, that new smartphone doesn’t seem as important as lending a helping hand to those in need.In conclusion, labor isn’t just about earning a paycheck but it’s also about shaping character and building a foundation for success. So, the next time you see a teenager sweating it out on a hot summer day, remember — 15A．Labour is significantly beneficial to health.B．Take, for instance, volunteering at a local soup kitchen.C．labor isn’t just about earning money and training skills.D．First, labor gradually acquires a sense of responsibility.E．Imagine a young adult facing rejection after rejection while job hunting.F．they’re not just mowing lawns, they’re paving their path to a brighter future.G．The process of laboring teaches invaluable lessons that textbooks simply can’t convey.When you were at school, were you ever told to stop daydreaming and concentrate? It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren’t interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about. 16 But understanding how to do it, and knowing what isdistracting you, can help.Scientists have looked at what prevents us from maintaining focused and found a number of ways to help us stay in the zone. 17 Research by Science Focus magazine found silence is best for concentration. It also found turning off notifications on your phone, or switching it off altogether, removes a major distraction and helps us focus on the task at hand.Another possible cure for a short attention span is brain training. An article for BBC Future by Caroline Williams says that “Attention Researcher Nilli Lavie of University College London has found that making a task more visually demanding takes up more processing power and leaves the brain nothing left to process distractions.” 18There are more practical tips to keeping your mind focused. 19 It’s possible the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted.20 “If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we’d miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment. Distraction is vital for survival.”A．These include making a list of the tasks, finding a focused workspace, or chewing some gum! B．So, keeping your mind busy might be the answer.C．An effective way to improve concentration is to avoid silent environment.D．Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life.E．But according to Science Focus magazine, distraction isn’t all bad.F．One of the most obvious things is eliminating noise.G．Therefore, we should always strive to eliminate distractions.参考答案：1．G 2．D 3．F 4．B 5．E【导语】本文是一篇说明文。

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阅读七选五真题演练Passage 1Losing weight is tough.For most people, it requires a change in diet, a change in exercise habits, and a change in attitude.1●Set healthy goals.If you’re overweight and want to change that, the first step is deciding what your target weight is. 2●Start small.Making major behavior modifications isn’t something that happens overnight.3 Commit to eating 5 servings of vegetables a day and exercising 2 days a week for the first week, and then add a little more each week.●Track your diet and exercise.Now it’s time to start working toward that goal. The best way to stick with your diet and exercise rules is to track it.4Or you can do it the old fashioned way and keep a written food and exercise journal. Find what works for you and write down what you’ve accomplished every day.● 5Every month you should take a look at your goal and see what type of progress you’ve made toward accomplishing it.If you’re not where you want to be,make minor adjustments. Try doing different exercises or cutting back on certain types of foods that you may be eating too much of.Losing weight and keeping it off is a highly personal thing. Find what works for you and stick with it.A.Evaluate and adjust.B.Here’s how you can accompl ish all the three.C.You might as well start with your own attitude.D.There are plenty of apps that allow you to do this.E.What steps are you going to take to achieve your goal.F.So start with 1-2 things per week and work up from there.G.Write down your goal and set a date by which you want to accomplish that goal.本文为说明文。

高考英语《七选五10篇》练习题含答案

高考英语《七选五10篇》练习题含答案（2023春·贵州遵义·高一校联考期中）Being responsible outside of classManage your time wiselyManaging your time will greatly help you become a better and more-productive student. Time-management skills are highly valued by teachers. ____1____.Study for tests and exams ahead of time____2____. If your teacher hasn’t specified(详细说明)how he or she arranges tests and exams and which materials will be covered, you’ll need to ask your teacher outside of class. That way you’ll be able to fully prepare for the test more efficiently(有效率地).Get help if your grades fall behindWhether you miss an important class, have trouble with certain concepts, or are dealing with a stressful family emergency, there’s a chance that your grades might fall at some point. ____3____. Remember that you don’t have to feel dissatisfied with grades if you’re actively absorbed in your studies.____4____If you fail to finish your homework, turn in a paper on time, or show up to your task on time, it’s no one’s fault but your own.____5____. Accepting responsibility is a major mark of maturity(成熟), in part because taking your responsibility can help you stay focused and decide what to do in the future.A．Try to stay balancedB．You shouldn’t excuse for your faultC．Take responsibility for your words and actionsD．Every teacher designs tests and exams differentlyE．If this happens, it’s important to get help at onceF．You don’t have to write out every word your teacher saysG．They can help ensure that you prepare well for tests and exams（2023秋·广东中山·高一中山纪念中学校考阶段练习）Maybe you are an average student. ____6____ This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how: Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. ____7____Find a good place to study. ____8____ Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.Make good use of your time in class. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. Listening carefully in class means less work later.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. ____9____ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. ____10____ The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.A．This will help you understand the next class.B．Look around the house for a good study area.C．They help you remember your new knowledge.D．You probably think you will never be a top student.E．Your home is quite different from school in many ways.F．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.G．A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.（2023秋·陕西西安·高一长安一中校考期末）How to Fit in at High School?Entering high school can be a great challenge. You will meet lots of new things in a new school. ______11______ In this guide, your problems will hopefully be solved and you will soon find yourself confident and happy at high school.Make a good first impression. ______12______Get to know your classmates and keep active in every lesson. Reach out to other students. Everyone is looking for a new friend，so just go up to someone who looks nice and say hello.Be yourself. If you are having trouble fitting in, just stay who you truly are. Don’t bother yourself about your appearance. Forget about other students’ grades.______13______Listen to your teachers. Pay attention in class and try your best to understand what the teachers are trying to teach you. ______14______Everyone gets confused sometimes. Other students may feel just as nervous as you do. If you get the courage to raise your hand, other students may look up to you._____15_____You’re going to have to be independent and find your feet in the new environment. It may be hard, but sooner or later you will be fine. Be open to new opportunities. Consider joining clubs and make friends there. Not being interested at first doesn’t mean that you won’t be interested once you try it out.A．You are who you are.B．Make friends and join clubs.C．Be kind, polite and truly do your best.D．Try to do homework at least an hour per day.E．If you have a question, don’t be afraid to ask.F．Don’t forget who you were before high school.G．You’ll find it hard to balance your study and friendship with the homework piling up.（2023春·高一课时练习）Money Tips for Teenagers: Your Future Self Will Thank YouStarting good money habits now will put you ahead for the rest of your life.Understand the power of time.You probably aren’t making much money right now, but that doesn’t matter. ___16___ Let’s look at an example: At the end of your summer job, you have $1,000. You put your money in the bank. The bank will pay you interest (利息) at an annual rate of 5%. You don’t use one cent for 50 years. At the end of those 50 years, you will have $11,467.4.____17____The power of habit is almost as important as the power of time when it comes to money. If you start the habit of saving money now, that habit will always be with you. Every dollar you get, whether it’s a gift, an allowance (零钱), or pay from a job, get into the habit of saving it. ___18___ But if you started saving much more than that at an early age, it wouldn’t seem hard to you because it’s just a habit.Avoid FOMO.FOMO is fear of missing out. When you’re a teenager, it’s easy to think everyone is having more fun than you are. And sometimes, people are having more fun than you. That’s true no matter how young or old you are. ___19___If you ask people older than you what their biggest financial (经济的) regret is, a lot of them will tell you that they wished they had started getting serious about money much earlier than they did. ___20___A．Time flies.B．What matters is time.C．Start a money saving habit.D．Start now so you don’t have that same regret.E．The older you get, the harder it can seem to save your money.F．What’s the most important is to save money as much as possible.G．It’s important, though, not to give up what you want most for what you want now.（2023春·山东临沂·高一统考期中）It sometimes feels difficult for some people to find out a proper way to express gratitude in daily life. ____21____ Christina Costa, a psychologist who has studied the positive effects of gratitude on the brain, offers advice about how to be thankful for the smallest of things—and how to be better at showing gratitude easily.____22____ Make it a habit to put down the things that you’re thankful for. “Set up a timer. I like writing in my journal in the morning because that sets my day up best. Or do it on your phone. Make it as easy as possible,” says Costa.Write a letter. Think of someone in your life who you have not had the chance to thank, says Costa. “Why are you grateful for that person? Think of a specific example when they helped you. Then send them a letter, an email. ____23____”If you’re having trouble finding someone to thank, think small. “The smaller you start, the more you will start seeing things you’re grateful for.” says Costa. Say “____24____ You think, I’m going to write about this later in my gratitude journal. I’m so grateful to him.”There’s a difference between saying “thanks to” and “thanks for.” “Make sure you are giving thanks to something and not for something.” says Moore. ____25____ Being grateful “to” something or someone indicates a direct relationship. It reminds you of your connection with and responsibility to that person or thing.A．Start a gratitude journal.B．Use your phone to record gratitude.C．But experts say it doesn’t have to be so hard.D．Or even better, deliver the letter in person and read it to them.E．A bus driver stopped to make way for children to cross the road.F．Being grateful “for” something can be a little vague (模糊的) or general.G．A bus driver picks you up and he’s really nice or waits for a minute for you.（2023春·高一课时练习）Have you ever wondered what you can do visiting Disney in Florida? There aretwo activity possibilities associated with Disney in Florida.___26___,and the other is Disney Cruise Line, docked in Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic Coast. This article provides some ideas to help you out.Choose when you want to go. Disney recommends going during the spring and fall. The best times to go to Walt Disney World are:Mid-November through mid-December (except the week of Thanksgiving).The weather is usually cool but pleasant, the Christmas decorations are up, special events are running, and the attendance is usually moderate. Expect crowds on Saturdays, especially at the Magic Kingdom.___27___, but this doesn’t necessarily translate into huge crowds during early December.Second week of January through mid-February. It’s cool at this time of year.___28___.However, some rides will be closed at this time of year. The first week of January can be busy due to extended holiday vacations and the Walt Disney World Marathon. Avoid any holiday weekends.First three weeks of May.___29___. Crowds and hotel prices are suitable. Memorial Day weekend will be more crowded, but often not as bad as you might expect.___30___. It will be extremely hot, and this is peak hurricane season. Plan on taking afternoons off and visiting water parks. Crowds are low. Off-site hotels usually have their rock-bottom deals during this period, and Disney has offered “free dining” packages in this time frame each year since 2005.A．One is Walt Disney World in OrlandoB．So many tourists go there to enjoy themselvesC．The weather is warm in MayD．Disney’s resorts typically fill up early for all of DecemberE．Make a decision on what you want when visiting Florida DisneyF．This is one of the least busy times of year and hotel prices are lowerG．Late August and entire month of September (even Labour Day weekend)（2023·高一课时练习）Traveling abroad is becoming increasingly popular these years. Some people are afraid of making linguistic (语言的) mistakes while traveling. Actually, cultural mistakes may be more serious, which can lead to serious misunderstanding. ____31____ .●Touching Someone____32____ In Mediterranean countries, if you don’t touch someone’s arm when talking to him or if you don’t greet him with kisses or a warm hug, you’ll be considered cold. However, if you backslap (拍背) someone who isn’t a family member or a good friend in Korea, you’ll make him uncomfortable.In Thailand, the head is considered sacred — never even pat a child on the head.●Talking over DinnerIn some countries, like China, Japan and some African nations, food is important, so don’t start chatting about your day’s adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner. ____33____ It’s not because your group is unfriendly, but because mealtimes are for eating, not talking.●Removing Your Shoes or NotTake off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you rude, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and you’ll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your shoelaces. ____34____.Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to native behavior. ____35____ And don’t feel offended if something seems offensive — like queue-jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.A．If not, keep the shoes on.B．You’ll be likely to meet with no response.C．Never be completely surprised by anything.D．Personal spaces are different among countries.E．As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”F．Watch out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.G．The linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.（2023春·广东东莞·高一东莞市东华高级中学校考期中）3 Ways to Create an Exercise HabitA lot of people want to know how to get motivated to work out and build an exercise habit that sticks. Of course, wanting to make exercise a habit and actually doing it are two different things. Changing your behavior is difficult. ____36____. But there are some strategies that can make it easier to stick with an exercise habit. Develop a routine to make starting easier.____37____. That means they are also behaviors that you start over and over again. If you can develop a routine that makes starting your workout mindless and automatic, then it will be much easier to follow through. You can start building your own routine by adding your exercise habit on top of a current habit or by setting a schedule for yourself.____38____The best way to make exercise a habit is to start with an exercise that is so easy that you can do it even whenyou can’t get motivated to work out. Struggling to find motivation to go for a run? ____39____. That’s all you have to do to consider today’s workout a success. Often, this little start will be enough to get your motivation flowing and help you finish the task.Focus on the habit first and the results later.____40____. Most people start with some type of goal. “I want to lose 20 pounds in the next 4 months.” Or, “I want to squat (蹲举) 50 pounds more six months from now.”This is the wrong approach. What matters most in the beginning is establishing a new normal that you will stick to, not the results that you get.A．Living a new type of lifestyle is hard.B．Start with an exercise that is very small.C．Never work out while you are running low on willpower.D．Habits are behaviors that you repeat over and over again.E．Just fill up your water bottle and put on your running shoes.F．If you don’t consistently get started, then you won’t have a habit.G．The typical approach to diet and exercise is to focus on results first.（2022秋·广东梅州·高一广东梅县东山中学校考阶段练习）Being prepared and knowing the right things you have to do during the flood will give you a greater chance to be safe and survive. You should keep something like the following in mind.___41___Finding out how long the flood is expected to last will help you take proper measures. So do listen to the weather report. Don’t pay attention to rumors (谣言).Prepare and keep necessary supplies that will be usable and will last you long enough.Make sure that necessary items during the flood are ready. ___42___ They are candles, the radio, extra batteries, cash, phones, medicines, extra food, emergency cooking equipment, and bottled water.Know the emergency numbers in your place.In case of emergency conditions where you need further help, you will be able to ask for help. ___43___ Stay in a safe place.___44___ If your house is well-built and won’t be affected by flood, then it may be the best place to be in during a storm. Be aware of the flood signal in your place to help you decide on where to stay and react to the condition. ___45___ Do check everything that might be blown away or turn loose.A．Know about the latest weather conditions in your area.B．We’ll keep the weather information updated all day.C．Important items prepared for that will help you survive.D．You can dial 911 or communicate with the right department.E．The flood often comes with the strong wind.F．Stay away from low-lying places which may be swept away by storm waves.G．Run down to the sea as quickly as possible even if further flooding is likely to occur.（2023春·广东清远·高一阳山县南阳中学校考阶段练习）How similar are language and music?Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. ____46____ Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.Both language and music have a writing system.In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes (音符) to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. ____47____ By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition (作品) of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.____48____You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.Both share emotion.____49____ Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. ____50____ I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics (歌词).A．Both are expressive.B．Both vary with culture.C．How do you know that I am angry?D．We use language to express our thoughts.E．Similarly, music is part of many people’s lives.F．So just as you read English, you can read music.G．In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.参考答案：1．G 2．D 3．E 4．C 5．B【导语】本文是说明文。

2024年高考英语阅读理解七选五10篇解析

2024年高考英语阅读理解七选五10篇解析（1）When people first come across the Law of Attraction (吸引力法则), their hearts and minds often immediately think of one specific thing that they’d love to achieve in their lives. However, the next thought is often “But I can’t do that”. You may come up with all kinds of excuses. 1 Here are the reasons why you should believe you can use the Law of Attraction to obtain whatever you want.Small steps create big changes. One of the most common reasons for abandoning dreams is that they simply seem too huge to realize. Usually it’s manageable to think of following your dream as taking a series of significant but small steps. 2 Then look at each of them. Not so unrealistic now, is it?3 When people are interviewed on their deathbeds or write about their lives in autobiographies (自传), it is often observed that major regrets tend to relate to things that were not done. In older age, it’s likely that you will be uncomfortable with the idea that you didn’t even try to do the thing that you loved or attempt to obtain what you truly wanted.4 But you don’t ever need to feel this way! Make today the first day of your new journey towards avoiding regret.Steps towards your dream are never backwards steps. Another common worry is that if you follow your dreams, you’ll be “taking steps back”. 5 However, what looks like backward steps in your old life can more productively and accurately be seen as forwarding steps in the brand new life you’re creating.A．You can avoid regret.B．It is no use regretting it.C．Luckily, the truth is that it’s never too late to follow your dream.D．It often comes up when people are at the top of careers they hate.E．It is painful to feel like you haven’t ever found your true purpose.F．For example, challenge yourself to write down the path to success in ten stages.G．You have enough life experience and knowledge to pursue your dream.（2）Breaking the Habit of People-PleasingIf you feel like you may be a people-pleaser, you’re not alone. Most people have a growing desire for pleasing others. 6 It can also result in weak boundaries, problems with decision-making, and low self-worth. For that reason, it’s important to recognize and overcome your own people-pleasing behaviors. Here are simple exercises that you can start working on today.1. Practice being alone试卷第1页，共8页7 Trust that people will not abandon you, even if you don’t drop everything for them. Believe you are lovable for who you are, not what you do. Practice this by going to a movie or restaurant alone.2. Keep plans with yourself8 Otherwise, you are sending a message to your brain that a plan you make with yourself does not hold as much value as a plan you make with someone else. Don’t break any plans you make with yourself, whether it’s going to the gym or studying for an exam.3. Practice saying “no”If you’re a people-pleaser you may find it hard to say “no” because you feel it comes across as cruel or uncaring. 9 Be clear, be direct, and use “I” statements. Try statements like: “I would really love to be able to help you, but unfortunately, I’m already committed at that time.”By consistently integrating these strategies into your life, I’m confident you’ll break your people-pleasing habits. 10 This will yield an overall improvement in self-confidence and life satisfaction.A．So it is not necessary to say no.B．But it absolutely does not have to.C．Learn to love your own company.D．You’ll develop more healthy, interdependent relationships.E．You are not confident about the plans you make with yourself.F．Your own plans are as important as plans you make with others.G．People-pleasing behavior can lead to mental and physical problems.（3）How to Stay Active During the HolidaysBeing physically active on a consistent basis can be challenging, especially during holidays, as we travel to see relatives or host friends in our homes. 11 In this case, consider these tips for making physical activity regular in your lifestyle over the long term, through holidays and beyond.Find something you enjoy.This is the first rule of any sustainable exercise routine. If your workout feels like another task on your to-do list, it’ll be difficult to stick with. 12 Dance. Garden. Take a yoga class online. All of these count as physical activity, and even small amounts add up.13Exercise doesn’t have to take place in a gym. Taking three 10-minute walks during the day — one in the morning, another during your lunch and another after dinner — produces similar benefits to spending 30 minutes at the gym. In other words, taking short movement breaks throughout your day makes for a more active lifestyleand helps meet your goals.Be realistic.Most are overly optimistic when first mapping out a workout plan. 14 Besides, you don’t have to exercise before, during and after work every day in order to hit your goals. Instead, look at your current lifestyle and integrate more movement into your daily life.Make it a priority.Most of us are managing countless responsibilities every day, so it’s vital to consider physical activity an important part of your day. Put it on your schedule, just as you make an appointment with a doctor. And, let others know when you’ll be busy exercising and how they can help you find time to do so. 15A．Find breaks to move throughout the day.B．Make full use of weekday breaks to work out.C．It is necessary to avoid being injured in sports.D．Therefore, be creative in finding physical activities.E．Having the support from others is an essential element of success.F．Additionally, schedules are often interrupted by holiday gatherings.G．In fact, exercise isn’t necessarily at maximal intensity to be effective.（4）Many people who are learning English want to know how to improve their reading skills. 16 The effective way to improve your reading skills is to love reading and practice more.Reading is one of the most important language skills because we use it to expand our vocabulary and improve the way we speak, write and listen. 17 Seeing new ways to say things can help your understanding of English and improve not only your reading, but also your other language skills.18 If we do not understand something, we can go over it again and even look up the words we do not know the meanings of. This means that we have a much greater chance of understanding information that we read than information that we hear.So how do we practice reading so that our skill level improves? When we read a passage, we need to understand it. We must understand what the important words mean in each sentence. This does not mean that we need to know the meaning of every word. In many cases, we can find out what words mean from the words around them. 19 To do this, we must understand how words work together. In many cases, we must “see” part of the message that has not been written, or we must form an opinion ourselves.Reading is an essential part of your study of the English language. It can help you understand and learn more. It can also become a satisfying hobby. 20试卷第3页，共8页A．Unfortunately, there is no easy way to do this.B．Unlike listening, reading allows us to take our time.C．Among the four skills, listening is the most important one.D．It is hoped that you will love reading and improve your reading skills.E．When we read, we can see how things are said, from sentence structure to expression.F．If we do not, we will not be able to understand what the entire article or story is about.G．Once we understand what the words mean, we need to figure out what the message is.（5）Your neighbors are probably the first line of defense in case of any problematic situation. 21 It gives you an assurance that you have people close by looking out for you. Here are easily applicable tips on creating stronger neighbor relationships.The first step is introducing yourself when you move to a new neighborhood or when a newcomer moves in. Leave them a note under their door to introduce yourself. 22 It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune and opting for a potted plant or baked biscuits will do. These actions present excellent opportunities to connect with them.Be respectful of your neighbors. It’s in poor taste to have regular insensitive parties at your place causing disturbances. Before your party, it’s good practice to notify your neighbors. Besides, avoid chatting them up for hours on end, which may be inconvenient, especially if you don’t know their schedules. 23 When you borrow anything, return it in due time. If you accidentally break their things, replace them without being asked to.24 You could offer to babysit your neighbors’ kids, help with snow removals or even keep an eye on their home when they’re away. Such acts of reaching out to your neighbors make for stronger relationships.As Emma Seppälä put it, “social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop (圈) of social, emotional and physical well-being.” It feels so easy to just stay home without having to engage with your neighbors but connecting with them is worth the effort. 25A．Remember every small gesture counts.B．A crisis is a test of communication skills.C．It can actually boost your mood in the long run.D．Slipping it in their mailbox further solidifies friendship.E．It’s essential to ensure you maintain decent relationships with them.F．Alternatively, you can give them a gift while making yourself known to them.G．Only by establishing healthy boundaries will you achieve peaceful coexistence.（6）The rise of social media has revolutionized human connectivity, but its overuse can make people feel increasingly unhappy and isolated. 26One significant problem with frequent social media use is comparing ourselves to others. Many individuals experience “Facebook envy”. 27 Gradually, it may result in self-doubt. To boost self-confidence, it is essential to reduce time on others’profiles, and focus on self-reflection.Social media can also make it hard to form real friendships. Constant online interaction may make us feel lonely and left out when we see others having fun online. Stina Sanders, a former model, explained “When I see my friend’s photos of a party I didn’t go to, it can make me feel quite lonely and anxious”. 28 Quality sleep is essential for mental health, but excessive phone use before bedtime can severely disturb it. The anxiety and envy induced by social media content can keep our brains alert, making it challenging to fall asleep. 29 Avoiding the phone for at least 40 minutes to an hour before bed can improve sleep.“ 30 However, it can also change the way we recall our life. If we direct all of our attention trying to take the perfect photo, less will be available to enjoy other aspects of the experience in real time,” said Dr. Bono. To decrease these effects, practicing self-discipline and limiting phone use can help us to stay focused and clear-minded.If you feel like social media is beginning to affect you, why not consider allocating less social media time? The slight change can do you a lot of good.A．Regular use of Facebook can keep good relationships.B．Social media offers a convenient way to record memories.C．This can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction with themselves.D．Plus, the blue light that is given off by screens affects our sleep.E．Therefore, it’s important to develop genuine offline relationships.F．Social media can lead to serious physical and mental health issues.G．The reliance on it can negatively impact people’s mental health in the long run.（7）For most people traveling abroad, their first choice is probably to rush directly to tourist sights. For me.I find lots of joy in grocery shopping on holiday.As a vegetarian, finding restaurants that meet my needs is not always easy abroad. 31 The first thing I do, after dropping my bags off, is to go to a grocery store. That enables me to cook breakfast in the morning without walking around for hours trying to find “vegan breakfast” near me.The variety of foods attracts me every time I travel somewhere new. In Malta, I found the most delicious chocolate-filled cakes, the ones I would struggle to find even in the UK. 32 I was so delighted that I试卷第5页，共8页could enjoy such an unexpected treat. Another surprise was their selection of ice cream available even in the smallest grocery stores.33 Looking for smoked tofu and corn pancakes turns into quite a mission whenever I visit Cluj-Napoca in Romania. There is usually only one variety of smoked tofu, sold in a very small tub (食品盒) and only in the cafeteria section. 34 That is because they are never available at the smaller ones.Grocery shopping on holiday sounds unusual. But it means being involved in the day-to-day lives of a country’s citizens. I can pretend I am a local and put myself in their shoes. I can watch kids begging their parents for sweets, an international experience that needs no language, or watch couples pick up snacks and drinks for a party on a Friday night. 35A．I ended up eating these every day for breakfast.B．The challenge of finding food is interesting. too.C．The smoked product is unique and specially packed.D．So I always make sure to book a place with a kitchen.E．It’s an act of understanding people as much as of buying food.F．Corn pancakes always require a trip to the bigger grocery store.G．By wandering around in a new country, I start to see what they value.（8）Traveling allows you the opportunity to explore new places and unplug from daily routines and distractions. But let’s face it: Sometimes you want and need to stay connected when traveling abroad. Beyond scrolling through news and keeping up on social media, having a cellphone can be an essential tool to connect with other travelers and find cheap accommodation. 36 Here are tips to avoid the high international roaming (漫游) charges.Buy a local SIM Card. One of the most affordable ways to stay connected while traveling is to bring your phone and buy a prepaid SIM card at your destination. Before you travel, check with your provider to make sure your phone will work abroad. Swapping out the SIM card will give you a new international number. Make sure you keep your original SIM card in a safe place. 37Use Wi-Fi Only. If you check email or social media infrequently and don’t feel the need to constantly upload travel photos. waiting until you can connect to free wireless networks can save you a lot. 38 While you’re at it, switch off any apps that grab data. Look for restaurants, cafes or public spaces that offer free access to Wi-Fi.39 To save time and money, load up your phone in advance with travel and other apps, music, books, maps, travel guides and anything else you may need. Free Wi-Fi can be slow in many public areas. And you don’twant to get stuck waiting for a map or guide to load when you need it.Disconnect. While you can find plenty of uses for your phone while traveling, there are also good reasons to disconnect. Be engaged as you explore new places. 40 Technology is so ubiquitous (无所不在的) in work and personal lives that it can be hard to focus on a new culture if all you’re doing is staring down at your phone.A．Download Before You Go.B．Know your limits and try to overcome them.C．Make sure you put your phone in airplane mode.D．That card is associated with your new phone number.E．Sometimes you fail to wander in a totally new environment.F．Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds and enjoy the moment.G．Your phone is also a key connection to friends and family back home.（9）The smell of sweat, the noise of crashing weights and the muscular people in tank tops make the gym’s strength class or weight room seem forbidding, whether you’re a seasoned lifter or a complete beginner.41 Most benefits of strength training go beyond appearances. It subjects our bones to more pressure than our daily routines and increases muscle mass and bone density. Now that you know resistance training is important, here’s how to get started.Set a goal that is attainable and improves your daily life. 42 That might mean pressing weight overhead to ensure you can put your luggage in the airplane’s overhead bin or doing weighted squats (深蹲) for hiking preparation.The ideal way is to work one-on-one with an experienced certified trainer. 43 Look for one who not only guides you through workouts but also understands your unique journey and helps you reach your full potential.Private training with friends or joining in small group classes is also a cost-effective way to get individual attention. While you might tend to position yourself in the back corner of the room, I suggest heading to the front where a coach can monitor your form and offer feedback.44 If you favor strength-training apps, opt for one with video demonstrations. If none of these are appealing, start at home with basic-level bodyweight exercises like squats. 45 Grab a gallon water jug, hug it to your chest and dive into a squat. This not only adds resistance but challenges your core muscles to sustain stability.A．It’s like having a fitness associate.试卷第7页，共8页B．It’s worth pushing past that fear though.C．Take my word for it, no one else is looking at you.D．As you gain more confidence and strength, raise the bar.E．You’ll begin to see an impact far beyond your jeans fitting better.F．Think about which aspect of your life could be noticeably improved.G．Take videos of yourself performing those movements and watch them between sets.（10）A workable and pretty easy solution to improving your listening skills is that you begin to realize how much of your ability to be an effective listener is really about you, not the other person and how fascinating or boring they are. 46We tend to assume that listening is little more than showing up and paying attention to the other person.47 It’s worth noticing how we instinctively (本能地) listen in conversation and whether or not that given listening mode is really what’s called for.You need to identify your personal “hot spots”. 48 Whether it’s talking about climate change or Father’s Day, when you are not interested at all, you realize it is hard to concentrate. That kind of self-knowledge comes by having a scientific approach and observing yourself in action.49 For example, your surrounding environment, the topic at hand, or even particular company may affect your ability to listen. When you do this, you can more easily see what gets in the way of your ability to listen and understand. Thus that makes many of our work-related conversations much easier.In a performance review or heated debate, you can remind yourself if you’re having an emotional response to feedback and are having trouble hearing the other person out. Observing and learning from your behavior, and noticing how you are affected by your surroundings help you uncover your unique needs for doing your best listening. 50A．Considering external factors is also important.B．Besides, get curious about your conversation style.C．In fact, if they’re boring, in some ways that is on you.D．But it’s also deeply tied to paying attention to ourselves.E．Effective listening is about creating the space for others to express themselves.F．The topics are what uniquely set you off and emotionally inspire you in some ways.G．Those are going to help everything from meetings to client presentations run smoothly.参考答案：1．C 2．F 3．A 4．E 5．D【导语】这是一篇说明文。

高中英语七选五专项练习(10篇)

七选五专项练习10篇Mondays are kind of annoying. __1__ A recent survey says that most peopleget the pre work “Sunday blues ” . Starting your Monday feeling sad, anxious andunorganized is hardly the way to kick off a healthy week.The solution? Set aside a little time on Sunday to purposefully prepareyourself for the five days ahead, suggests women's health expert Marsha Hudnall. __2__Do some meal preparations.Figuring out what to have for dinner on weeknights can be surprisingly stressful. Stretching out a menu planon Sunday and swinging by the grocery store for ingredients will help you eat well. Go a step further by choppingand cooking vegetables and a protein （like a roast chicken or scrambled eggs） . _3 Or finally attempt adifferent diet you've been meaning to try.For easy dinner planning, just order, and you'll have a week's worth of raw materials for delicious and healthymeals.Start a Sunday stress-relief habit.“To be healthy, we have to take care of body and mind , “ says Hudnall. Stresshas a major impact on health and our ability to concentrate. _4_ Fourideas to try: a guided meditation with the help of an app; forest bathing - apractice known as shinrinyoku in Japan, which basically means taking a long walk or hike in a wooded area; gentleexercise like yoga; or time cuddling and playing with your pet._5―Why not prepare your favorite clothes for Monday? Studies show that what you wear can have a significanteffect on your mood. So make Monday the day youwear your favorite clothes or show the latest addition to your wardrobe （衣橱）. It's also a good idea to get some nice coffee or music ready, which will give you something to look forwardto on your Monday commute.A.Give yourself something to look forward to on Monday.B.Then all you have to do is heat when you come home from work.C.Even Sunday afternoons turn sour as we think of the workweek ahead.D.Therefore, starting a Sunday stress-relieving habit can begin a week feeling strong and focused.E.Try creating a relaxing and winding down Sunday night so that you can recharge and get ready for Monday.F.Taking on just a few of these simple tips every Sunday will help you launcha productive, less stressful week.G.Waiting until the last moment to do weekend chores like paying bills ordoing laundry can leave you anxious and stressed on Sunday.Behind every great product is a great team.Teamwork in the workplace offers the staff the opportunity tobecome more familiar with each other and learn how to work together. 1. There are several ways in which teamwork isimportant to the success of the company and to the development of each employee.Efficiency （效率）Workteams develop systems that allow them to complete tasks efficiently. 2 , the team's work pace makes surethat the task is completedquickly and accurately.This allows the company to take on more work and also lets the company increase more incomewithout having to add more staff.This becomes helpful when efficient teams from different departments worktogether.Support3 . And a strong team environment can act as a support system for staffmembers.Workgroup members can help each other improve performance and work together toward improving professional development.Team members come to rely on each other and trust each other. 4 , these bonds can be important.IdeasTeams in the workplace often meet to discuss how to deal with company problems.When a team works well together , it allows staff members to feel morecomfortable in offering suggestions.Team members become accustomed to processing brainstorming information. 5 .A.There are challenges each day in any workplaceB.When the team faces a particularly hard challengeC.We all know teamwork helps companies earn more moneyD.When a task is handed to a well trained and efficient teamE.It is also the fuel that allows employees and companies to have successF.The company surely benefits from various suggestions given by efficient teamsG. One of the main benefitsof a strong team environment is to share ideas witheachotherThree in five people in the UK hold a library card.For some , libraries are ashelter from the stresses of day-to-day life. 1 If you're considering joining your local library , now is the time to do so.And if you need any more encouragement , here are several reasons why you should.Most libraries in the UK allow members of the general public to come and go as they like. 2You can also take out a library card and borrow books for free , although you will inevitably face a fine for late returns.3 Imagine just how many books you have at your finger tips with a library card.There are lots of modern ones , as well as original ones , and you can continue to expand your learning and vocabulary all the time.It's a priceless experience , especially for kids , and also a great way to level the educational playing field.Libraries develop with times.They have changed greatly since decades ago. 4 Some libraries have apps so you can see when your books are due backand even reserve books in some cases.There are also libraries which let you access books in digital formats on your mobile device ——pretty cool.Libraries are one of very few spaces left in towns and cities where members of the public can come together and actually be and feel like a community.They have notice boards to offer services like exercise classes or learning centers. 5A.Libraries help people learn.B.Libraries help educate the kids.C.They create a great sense of community.D.You can go in , settle down and read a book without being charged a penny.E.Most libraries now have computers and allow people to borrow CDs and DVDs.F.Libraries help us save money as we're borrowing books rather than buying them.G. For others , particularly the homeless and people in poverty , a lifeline tothe world.四Gratitude is not only an art performed in daily life, but also part of ourtraditional virtue.Has your mother or friend told you that you're an ungrateful person? Do you feel unable to appreciate the world or people around you? Are you obsessed with things you don't have instead of being thankful for what you do have? 1 , then you will definitely need to work on being a more grateful person.and focus on how much they've helped and cared about you.Volunteering in your community is another effective way to show how grateful you are for what the world has given you. Whether you're helping clean up a local park , working in a soup kitchen , or teaching children or adults in your community to learn to read , your perspective towards life will change positively.45.You shouldn't always be good only to your close friends or family members.You can help a neighborlook for a lost dog.You can also help an old lady carry her groceries. You don't have to search for these opportunities purposely. Sometimes they will present themselves. So when they come, act with generosity. You'll be more grateful for your role played in the world.A. However hard you try to avoid these questionsB.If you find yourself involved in one of these circumstancesC. Gradually , you'll be more grateful for the chances to repay the societyD. Doing a random act of kindness is also a great way of practicing gratitudeE. While such encouragement is morally meaningful , it seems to be a little abstractF. Ungrateful persons are always blaming the world for the problems and owing all the faults to othersG. When you reflect on your thoughts , feelings , emotions and actions , you are actually reflecting on your valuesFilial piety （孝心、）is China's most important morality and involves strong deference （顺从）to one's parents.Thus , filial piety is an important value when it comes to treating one's immediate family , elders and superiors in general.OriginsFilial piety was originally mentioned in the Western Zhou ,1.MeaningFilial piety is a general attitude of offering love , respect , support , and deference to one's parents and other elders in the family , such as grandparentsor older siblings.2. Besides , it involves working hard in order to providematerial comforts for parents.The idea stems from the fact that parents give life to their children , andsubsequently support them throughout their developing years in terms of providing food , education , and materialneeds. 3.Chinese characterBy looking at the Chinese character for filial piety , you will learn a lot about the term's definition.4. The character is a combination of the character lao , whichmeans "old" andzi , which means son.The top half of the character lao forms the top half of the character xiao , whereas the character that represents son forms the bottom half of the character.Showing gratitude has been put forward there are still some tips that help make itRefusing to play the victim is take. 3 . If you want to be gratefulteachers , your friends and your family about notin the last few decades. 2. Butpossible for you to practice gratitude.the first step you're supposed to ,stop complaining tothe world , your putting themselves in your shoes ,5. The character xiao shows that the older person or generation is being supported by the son , or children in general.A.let me tell you the definition of filial pietyB.Filial piety is clarified by the Chinese character xiaoC.Filial piety is one of the most important Chinese traditionsD.This placement is symbolic and tells of what filial piety meansE.which includes carrying on the family line and respecting the eldersF.Acts of filial piety include obeying parents' wishes , taking care of themwhen they are oldG.Extending beyond one's family , filial piety also applies to all elders like teachers , professional superiors , or anyone who is older in age六In the super fast paced world we live in , happiness may not come as easily as we wish. Here are some tips to make us live happily.Don't avoid or ignore negativity.1This can include people in your life who may be bringing you down, a hostile workplace environment or even a personal stressor that you haven't conquered quite yet. You are in control of your environment and if these negative situations keep making an appearance , it's up to you to handle them.Take care of yourself and your needs.In order to live a powerful and meaningful life , you must love yourself. Take careof your actions and how you live each day , and this will be reflected in your thoughts and emotional state of mind. 2Mend what's broken or get rid of it.Determining what is worth your time and effort and what can be challenging.If situations are beyond repair , it's time to let go. Are there relationships or friendships that remain damaged but you know are worth the time ? 3 Do what you can to findlove in situations where it may have be absent in the past.4Giving our time , energy , love and sometimes moneyis what life is about. 5 My mom taught me a quote she learned in Mexico that stuck with me forever , d donde come uno, comen dos.(where one can e at , two can eat.) “ It moves me every time I say it out loud. At the end of the day , no matter what you have you are likely in a position to give something small to someone else who needs it. Don't hesitate.A.Give back.B.Be positive.C.Fix them and find peace.D.Do more of what makes you happy.E.Love yourself fully in order to love others fully.F.Everything we put out into the world comes back to us.G.In order to conquer and overcome , it must be acknowledged.七There are times when people come into your life , and you know at once that theyare sure to be there. They serve some sort of purpose , teach you a lesson or helpfigure out who you are or who you want to become.You never know who these people may be : your classmate , neighbor , teacher , long-lost friend or even a real stranger.But 1 , you know that at that very moment they will affect yourlife in some serious way.2 . However, on reflection you realize that without getting over them youwould have never realized your potential ability and strength.Everything happens for a reason and nothing happens by chance or with good or bad luck. 3 . Without these small tests , life would be like a smooth road tonowhere. The people affecting your life , and the successes and failures you experience , help to create who you are and who you become. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact , they are probably the most important ones.If someone hurts you, forgive them , 4 .5, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before , and really listen. You should set your sights high , hold your head up, tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself. Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.Most importantly, if you love someone, tell him or her, for you never know whattomorrow may have in store.A.when you look eyes into themB.because you are likely to get addicted to themC.Don't forget to embrace those unpleasant momentsD.Make every day count and appreciate every momentE.Illness , injury and love all occur to test the limits of your soulF.Sometimes things happening to you may seem challenging at firstG.for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautiousWays to Get Your Kids into NatureBeing in nature for kids has tremendous health benefits.There are many ways you can incorporate nature into your children's lives , even if you live in the city.Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself. A parent's excitement can be spread to the children, and when you show respect for nature , your children follow suit. 1. "I don't know ! Let's find out together. " is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling. Be open to a mutual adventure and allow your curious inner child to come out while you explore nature with your children.2 . If you have to carpool（拼车）in the morning , turn off the devices insteadand encourage your children to look out of the window. The early morning fall skies are beautiful with color and migrating birds.After all , even views of nature fromthe car window are calming and beneficial.Stop thinking about nature time as leisure time. Time in nature is an essential investment in your children's health and well-being. If you view nature time as essential to good health , you will be more likely to engage in it. 3 , nurturing creativity and wonder is part of your responsibility as parents.Look at the stars. Visit your local observatory , and then drive out of the citysome morning or evening for your own stargazing（天体观察）with a blanket and telescope. Observing the stars offers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe. 4.Plant a small garden. 5 . Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can beeaten when mature , so teach your children about food and the wonder of growth.A.Limit electronic devices while drivingB.Encourage questions you don't know the answers toC.If you want to raise your healthy , well-balanced childrenD.If you have the space, help your children plant a few vegetablesE.It will teach teamwork, pride in the community , and family togethernessF.If your child is interested, encourage him to get involved in the communityG Allow yourself to think about it, and talk to your children about that wonder九Everyone complains. Even if you argue that you are the happiest person in the world , you still complain sometimes. Sometimes you complain with out even realizing it , but rarely is it ever helpful. 1 Here are some tips to stop complainingand give up the negative thoughts. 2When you find yourself thinking or saying a negative comment about something or someone, stop and force yourself to say something positive instead.Seek the help of a cheerful friend to change you when you complain and help you to see the positive in the situation.Make a list of things you are grateful for.You often complain about the things you don't have with out noticing those things you already have. Begrateful for what you have in your life because you are lucky simply for being yourselves. 3 Learn to adapt to the changes.There are many things you can't change. 4 Always find the positive sideof each situation , regardless of however difficult the situation is.With parents' and friends'support , you can survive any life changes.Allow yourself to vent（发泄）your feelings every once in a while.Constantly ignoring negative thoughts could add up.If you are really going through a rough time , don't be afraid to share your feelings with a close friend or family member or see a therapist.Find what makes you happy.5 Maybe it is time to make the hard decision to move on the another job or career. Uncover what your biggest complaints are about and see if you can change the situation to make you happy. Choose happiness , focus on the positive , and bekind always!A.Change the way you think.B.Make friends with positive people.C.The best and only thing you can do is to accept them.D.Are you constantly complaining about your present job?E.Sometimes this list can be easy , full of hobbies you enjoy.F.So how can you manage to force yourselves to end complaining?G.Set down things you are thankful for and you'll see that you don't have any reason to complain.十Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying Laughter is the best medicine.1. Laughter helps relieve pain, strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. Laughter stimulates（激发）hormones which make us feel happy. Laughter also increases the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise.2 . Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medicalprocedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety. 3 . These are professional clowns who are sent to hospitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children.Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result, more and more laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world. At a laughter session, a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series of exercises which are designed to produce laughter. 4 . And it takes them sometime to get rid of their inhibitions（心理抑制）.They might even start off with fakelaughter, but this doesn ' t matter because our bodies can ' t tell the difference, and the results are the same.Moreover, laughter is contagious（传染的）. 5 .So next time you feel ill, stressed out or depressed, try watching a funny film or try remembering an amusing incident in your life. You will soon feel better.A.If one person starts giggling, it is unavoidable that everyone else will be drawn in.ughter helps you focus.C.This finding has led to so-called clown doctors.D.In fact, research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.ughter makes the world a better and more colorful place.F.Some people may find the idea embarrassing at first.ing laughter therapy in children ' s hospitals has proven to be invaluable.答案一：1. C 2. F 3. B 4. D 5. A答案二：1 . E 2 , D 3. A 4. B 5. F 答案三：1 . G 2. D 3. A 4. E 5. C 答案四：1 . B 2. E 3. F 4. C 5. D 答案五：1. E 2. F 3. G4. B 5. D答案六：1. G 2, E 3. C 4. A 5. F答案七：1.A 2. F 3. E. 4 , G 5 . D答案八：1. B 2. A 3. C4. G 5. D答案九：1 . F 2. A 3. G 4. C 5 . D答案十：1. D 2, G 3. C 4 . F 5. A。

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高考英语七选五阅读理解选编10篇练习含答案１Scientists often see the first ton years of a child's life as the "window of opportunity". 31__. And studies show that the following activities can be good for their brain greatly.32____Free playtime has always been an important part of "being a kid"，but it is also important to a child ''s development. " Free play" not only helps kids develop different skills，but also helps them develop into happy healthyadults in the future.Read with kidsReading has long been known to improve children '' s intelligence. 33 For parents who don't have much time，just keeping your kids around books goes a long way too.Put kids to bed early34_____. Preschool children should get at least 11 hours of sleep and kids up to age 12 should try to get at least 10 hours of sleep.Learn a second languageEarly studies in this field have shown that bilingual（会说两种语言的）kids can perform better under pressure. Young children can learn new languages with nearlyperfect fluency（流利）and pronunciation.Praise good effort not intelligenceYour kids may be smart but you should mainly praise the effort they put into tasks. Kids，who are praised on intelligence,often feel it is a fixed quality, and mistakes or failures badly hurt their self-confidence. Kids who are praised on effort often focus more on learning. 35__________A.Play some helpful gamesB.Give kids enough playtimeC.And they arc not afraid to fail and try againD.Kids still need time away from the TV to do homeworkE.Kids who read often develop earlier writing and number skills as wellb. Everything at this time is very important to the developrment of a person's' brainG. Studies show that kids with regular bedtimes are better at languages, math and reading答案（fbegc）２Some people love traveling while some prefer to stay at home. If you don 9 t love traveling, you can make a change now. Why? 31____ Please read on to know more.Traveling takes you out of your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is comforting. 32 When you step into new surroundings, you will learn about the world around you. Traveling alone is a great option. Some people might fear being on their own，but it can really help them grow. 33_____ Are you afraid of water? If you are,go to the beach or a lake. Are you afraid of heights? If so, climb a hill or go to a vista point at the nearest national park. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? If so,go to a new place and talk with people you have never seen. Remember,fear can be overcome.Traveling is a good way to expand your mind. It gets you out of a routine and makes you use your brain, your ears and your eyes. While traveling, there are a lot of things that have to be taken in：new sights, new flavors, new noises ,etc. 34Have you ever thought about traveling abroad as a volunteer? You can benefit a lot from this kind of trip. 35_____ Sometimes,you can even get all of your meals and accommodation for free. Volunteer tourism is becoming more and more popular. There are many ways to make a difference and benefit you at the same time.A.You are exposed to many new things.B.It is not as expensive as you might expect.C.All of them require your complete attention.D.Traveling can help you remove your fears.E.This kind of trip is really popular with people.F.Because you can really benefit a lot from traveling.G.But it doesn't always give you the opportunity to grow.答案（fgdcb）３Homework is made up of out-of-class activities and at home activities teachers assign to students. It can include practice assignments that emphasize newly acquired skills. 31_______ Projects that have to be worked on in agreement with schoolwork also form a part of homework. 32_______ For example, to complete their homework in time, children start dividing their time into studying and playing，thus learning to complete their scheduled tasks within the time they have. They learn to do things on their own. They manage their time and complete their work independently.Homework can also help build up children ' s confidence. 33 TeachersT positive remarks can help develop students'' confidence and encourage them to keep up with their good work.In addition, homework gives students a chance to learn from their mistakes and overcome their weakness. It provides them with a platform to express what they know or have newly found，and exhibit their talents. 34________ This helps them improve their academic results. However, to be as beneficial to students as possible, homework should be assigned properly. The amount and difficulty level of homework assignments should match theages and abilities of students. 35________ Homework proves to be beneficial only if it does not put students under stress or pressure.A.Otherwise, it will become a punishment.B.Homework can benefit students in many ways.C.Teachers give comments on the work that students do.D.It also gives students the practice of whatever they learn in school.pleting homework requires planning, organizing and acting upon it.F.Students can gain a sense of accomplishment after completing homework.G.It can be preparation assignments to make students ready for class activities.答案（gbcda）４People have always wanted to know what the future will look like. Phen«how can we know what the future will look like? 31_______ rhe world has changed a lot in the past 150 years, but we humans are drivenby the same basic needs as we were 150 years ago, such as food, sleep, the feeling of being appreciated and loved.32________ No. In addition.generally speaking. the inventions for the last 150 years have been a human effort for freedom and communication.to be able to get in control ofthe time and world. Since there is still much to do in this area*this will be the focus at least for the next 150 years.But why do we need to predict the future? Predicting the future is important for two reasons：first we need to start to think about what kind of future we'd like for our-selves and to pass on the next generation. 33___________How about the virtual worlds? It might be possible in the future to experience the sand between your toes, and hear the waves.just lying in your bed at home. 34__________ So. even if a great invention is there for an affordable price, it'll' never take the place of the common experience if it 's not real.35____________ What we'll see in the next 50 years is the transition from an oil-dependent society to a new society. Here there'll' be new medicine, continued exploration of space, challenges in the climate change,and new inventions that make life a little easier.A.So what will the future look like then?B.Will this change in the next 150 years?C.Predicting the future can help us in many ways.D.However •you ' II never get the feeling of being there.E.Well,to understand the future,you must know the past.F.However.no matter how real the experience will feel，it doesn't happen for real.G.Then we need to know what decisions we need to make today that will give the best result in the future.答案（ebgfa）5How to keep a Relationship Healthy and StrongAre you new to experiencing relationships? Well，let me give you advice on how to have a healthy relationship with your partners.___16___. Don't hide things from them，and don't lie. Don't be afraid to say things that aren't very flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there's no trust，there's nothing there. So please be honest and they will learn to open up to you.Make sure you give them respect. Now，respect isn't just simply treating them nicely. There is a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. ___17___. Don't just think about yourself，but think about what your partners need out of it as well.___18___. Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positive at the time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner needs out of it as well.Make sure you' have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them，and joke with them. Laughter may seem silly，but it's the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. ___19___Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust，but always communicate how you feel even if it's something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them.___20___.It's important to communicate this to them，not to keep it bottled up.A. Show them your personality.B. Be an honest person with them.C. Make sure you are reliable to your partners.D. Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.E. Don't start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.F. Basically, learn to study your partners' moods, wants and needs.G. If they did something that made you happy, tell them about it in a respectful manner.【答案】BFCDG6There are five keys to success in learning a foreign language.Spend the time.By far the most important factor is how much time you are immersed(浸入) in the language.31 This means spending time enjoyably connected to the language you are learning.Listen and read every day.Listen wherever you are on your MP3 player. 32 Listen to and read things that you like, things that you can mostly understand, or even partlyunderstand. If you keep listening and reading you will get used to the language. One hour of listening or reading is more effective than many hours of class time.33Build up your vocabulary, you'll need lots. Start to notice words and how they come together as phrases. Learn these words and phrases through your listening and reading. Gradually you will be able to use them. Do not worry about how accurately you speak until you have accumulated plenty of words through listening and reading.Take responsibility for your own learning.If you do not want to learn the language, you won't. 34 Do not wait for someone else to show you the language, nor to tell you what to do. Discover the language by yourself, like a child growing up.35Do not worry about what you cannot remember, or can't yet understand. It does not matter. You are learning and improving. The language will gradually become clearer in your brain, but this will happen on a schedule that you can't control. So just make sure you spend enough time with the language. That is the greatest guarantee of success.Relax and make sure of the time spent with the language.Focus on words and phrases.Read what you are listening to.Chat with others in the language on the Internet.If you do want to learn the language, take control.The more time you spend with the language, the faster you will learn. There are hundreds of easy conversations for you to practice speaking. 答案：FCBEA7.Couch potatoes live an inactive lifestyle. ___16___According to a recent study, spending more than two hours watching TV every day is likely to increase the risk of heart disease. To study whether time spent in watching TV is connected to arteriosclerosis (动脉硬化)-a sign of heart disease, Dutch researchers asked 373 men and women participants to fill out questionnaires. ___17___ .They found that the participants who suffered from arteriosclerosis spent an average of about 20 more minutes per day watching TV compared with those who enjoyed a healthier lifestyle.Sitting for a long time may produce unfortunate results. The participants who caught arteriosclerosis could not clear up the negative effects of sitting by exercising.___18___, that doesn't reduce the bad effects of a sedentary (坐的)lifestyle，" said Isabel Ferreira，a professor at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, the Daily Mail reports.___19___ However, viewers can simply be active and limit their time spent sitting in front of the TV or computer every day.___20___ Researchers observed that every single hour of TV viewing may shorten life by as much as 22 minutes, the participants who watched six hours of TV a day were expected to live five years less than a person who didn't watch TV. The American Academy of pediatrics(美国儿科学会)also suggests children and teenagers should not spend more than two hours a day sitting in front of a TV or computer.A. There is a similar study in AustraliaB. They sit longer hours than do exerciseC. The funny thing is even if they do physical activityD. Watching TV can sometimes be beneficial to viewersE. After a four-year follow-up, the researchers got unsurprising resultsF. They spend most of their time simply sitting on the couch, watching televisionG. Ferreira believes that TV watching brings much more bad effects than we can expect【答案】FECGA8Why Is 2020 Called a Leap Year?February 29 comes up on the calendar only every four years. A year with a February 29 might be good news if you are paid by the day or the week. But it might be bad news if you were born on a February 29.____36____. American English has a term for the unusual situation. February 29 is called a leap day. And the entire 12-month period with a February 29 in it is called a leap year. This year, 2020, is such a year.In a leap year, the dates jump over one day of the week. Let me explain. In 2017, the last day of the year, December 31, fell on a Sunday. In 2018, it fell on a Monday. In 2019, it fell on a Tuesday. But in 2020, December 31 will fall on a Thursday.___37___.The reason for a leap day or a leap year is because our calendar does not follow the Earth's orbit around the sun exactly.___38___. So every fouryears, we put all that time together into an extra day —or, what is officially called an intercalary(闰) day."Leap" is also an important word for two other common American expressions.___39___. If you want someone to investigate a situation completely before taking action, you might say, "Look before you leap." The other expression is a phrase of hope. Urging someone to "take a leap of faith" means inviting the person to take action, even if not everything about a situation is known. Interestingly, both phrases are completely reasonable to say to someone who is about to get married. On that note, some people choose to marry on February 29 because it is an unusual date.___40___. Leap years were believed to be difficult, and leap days unlucky and a bad time to begin anything new. Whatever you think about them, the change in the calendar will be gone soon enough. Then we can return to normal, and leap over February 29 as usual.A. One is a kind of warning.B. That's why we called it a Leap YearC. It just leaped right over Wednesday.D. Each year, we have a little time left over.E. You have to wait three years in between birthdays!F. As a verb, the word "leap" means to jump, or to move quickly.G. Some ancient peoples would likely tell couples not to do it, however. 【答案】E C D A G9.Any exercise is good exercise, but when it comes to losing weight, it's hard to beat running. After all, running is one of the most efficient ways to burn calories and get fit without having to restrict your diet.31 If you're not a runner yet but interested in losing weight, here are four reasons running can be the best exercise for weight loss.32 When comparing running with walking the same distance, studies find that running will lead to greater weight loss, most likely because your resting energy expenditure stays elevated(高的) after you run. In a long-term comparison study of runners and walkers, calories burned through running led to 90% more weight loss than calories burned through walking.Running is time-efficient. Even if the myth that running a mile and walking a mile burn the same number of calories were true, running is a considerably faster way to burn those calories. 33Running is convenient. Though many of us have accumulated a vast arsenal(武器，装备) of GPS gadgets and tech tees over the years, little is actually required to go running. You can do it alone. You can do it almost anywhere. 34 For this reason alone, running is the best workout for weight loss because it's cheap and accessible, and there are fewer barriers to maintaining a routine, even while traveling.Twowords: runner's high. 35 Fortunately, studies support what many runners have experienced on an anecdotal level—running can actually get you high. Scientists have found links between moderate to intense exercise and morphine-like brain chemicals, which explains the occasional flood of thrill that rushes over you during a hardrun. That happy sensation you had after your last race makes you want to go for another run, right?A. Cultivate the good habit of running.B. Running works even when you're at rest.C. You will never stick to a habit if you don't like it.D. The first rule of exercising for weight loss is that if you don't enjoy it, you won't stick with it.E. You don't need any equipment beyond a pair of running shoes.F. If you're already a runner, keep on.G. Most people can run two or three times as far as they can walk in a given amount of time.答案：FBGED10Friendly people are welcoming. When you are friendly, you make other people feel good about themselves and you also feel more confident about yourself. 31 Being friendly doesn't have to mean changing who you are but doing little things to make others comfortable.___32__ If you are not friendly, you might feel embarrassed when you first try to be more welcoming with others. One way to learn to be friendly is to think of an outgoing person and copy his/her postures(姿势),words and behavior.Be kind to strangers. An easy way to be friendly is to offer a smile to people you might normally ignore. Every day there are opportunities to be friendly with strangers. ___33___.Try to accept others.___34__If someone new tries to chat with you, make an effort to contribute to the conversation instead of giving one-wordanswers. In a group, look out for one who doesn't seem to know anyone and try to accept him/her into the group.Stay in touch. Sometimes we neglect(忽视) to be friendly with those we know the best--- our close friends and family. ___35__Therefore, you can send a warm email too let your mother know that you are thinking about her.A. Observe friendliness in others.B. Smile and remember everyone's name.C. They may want to hang out, but be too shy to ask.D. So friendliness is a win-win no matter how you look at it.E. Don't pass up the chance to be warm and make others comfortable.F. Actually, offering friendliness and warmth to them is also very important.G. Making new people you meet feel accepted forms a large part of being friendly.答案：DAEGF。

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Several times each year the Queen gives afternoon tea parties at which guests are served tiny cakes filled with cream from her own cows. Cakes and sandwiches are brought in by footmen, yet you never see the Queen touch a thing. She simply sits beside a big silver plate, pouring cups of tea for everyone and carefully avoiding the cakes.At cocktail parties the Queen moves from group to group, chatting informally, and manages to make one glass of diet(节食)drink to last an entire evening.Tours abroad are difficult because hosts(主人)seem to believe the warmth of their welcome must be shown with wonderful state banquets(宴会). But the Queen has perfected the art of appearing to enjoy her meal without actually eating much.During one visit to the Pacific islands of Tonga, a specially-prepared dinner was arranged in a hut made of wood and bamboo leaves. Deep holes were dug in the ground, filled with hot stones and baby pigs, and the pigs were slowly baked over several days. The Queen looked uneasily at her plate when she discovered a whole roast pig was her serving.Then she became uneasy when a turkey, some meat, bananas and an apple were also carried in for each guest. So she depended on her old favorite trick of talking with her host. , King Tupou IV, carrying on a warm conversation. At the same time she pushed her food around her plate and only ate a piece of turkey and some fruit.Reporters traveling with her have noted that the Queen will sometimes seem so carried away by a foreign leader’s political chat that she simply never has time to finish a meal before it is time to get up and make her speech. She will lift her fork to swallow a mouthful, then put it down again to make another point, leaving almost all of her meal untouched.1. The main idea of the passage is about ____.A. the Queen’s favorite foodB. the Queen’s tours abroadC. how the Queen keeps her diet during her toursD. the Queen’s trouble with a foreign leader2. The Queen talked with her host and carried on conversation with him. The purpose of doing this is ____.A. to show her politenessB. not to eat muchC. to show her great interest in foodD. to hide her dislike to the food3. We can infer from the passage that tours are difficult for the Queen, because ____.A. she has to meet with so many important leadersB. she has to eat much oily foodC. she has so many reporters to travel with herD. hosts always present wonderful state banquets4. What probably is the Queen’s art of acting at state dinnersA. Appearing to enjoy her meal without actually eating much.B. Drinking Malvern water.C. Eating a piece of turkey and some fruit.D. Eating much without being noticed.【答案与解析】1. C解析：文章谈到了食品以及女王的“tours”，但主旨是女王如何“keep her diet”。

答案为C。

2. B解析：由第五段“uneasy”、“old favorite trick of talking with her host”、“pushed her food around her plate and only ate a piece of turkey and some fruit”可判断答案为B。

3. D解析：从第三段第一句话中可推断出答案为D。

4. A解析：从第三段第二句话可得到答案A符合题意。

BSince the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans have gotten a lot “greener”toward the environment（环境）. “We didn’t know at that time there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,” says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day USA.But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement. Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement. “The understanding has increased many, many times,” says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day.According to US government reports, emissions（排放）from cars and trucks have dropped from million tons a year to tons .The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9 .Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with , the world is a safer and healthier place .A kind of “Green thinking ” has become part of practices .Great improvement has been achieved .In 1988 there were only 600 recycling（回收利用）programs; today in 1995 there are about 6,600 .Advanced lights ,motors , and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution .Twenty –five years ago , there were hardly any education programs for environment .Today , it’s hard to find a public school , university , or law school that does not have such a kind of program .” Until we do that, nothing else will change! ” say Bruce Anderson.60. According to Anderson, before 1970, Americans had little idea about ___A. the social movementB. recycling techniquesC. environmental problemsD. the importance of Earth Day61. Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come fromA. The grass –roots levelB. The business circleC. Government officialsD. University professors62. What have \Americans achieved in environmental protectionA. They have cut car emissions to the lowestB. They have settled their environmental problemsC. They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.D. They have reduced pollution through effective measures.63. What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraphA. EducationB. PlanningC. Green livingD. CO reduction60．C 61．A 62．D 63．A专项练习二Recently some American scientists have given a useful piece of advice to people in industrialized nations．They say people should eat more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago． 1The scientists say that the human life has changed greatly．Our bodies have not been able to deal with these changes in lifestyle and this had led to new kinds of sicknesses． 2 So they are called "diseases of civilization"．Many cancers and diseases of the blood system are examples of such diseases.Scientists noted that people in both the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age enjoyed very little alcohol or tobacco, probably none． 3 However, a change in food is one of the main differences between life in ancient times and that of today.Stone Age people hunted wild animals for their meat, which had much less fat than domestic ones．They ate a lot of fresh wild vegetables and fruits．They did not have milk or any other dairy products, and they made very little use of grains． 4 We eat six times more salt than our ancestors．We eat more sugar．We eat twice as much fat but only one third as much protein and much less vitamin C.5 But scientists say that we would be much healthier if we eat much the same way the ancient people did, cutting the amount of fatty, salty and sweet food.A．Stone Age people lived a simple life.B．But today, we enjoy eating a lot of these.C．In that case, they would live much healthier.D．Ancient people also got lots of physical exercise.E．These new sicknesses were not known in ancient times.F．People today probably don't want to live like our ancestors.G．Modern people used to suffer from "diseases of civilization".专项练习三For the rest of March, a disease will sweep across the US. It will keep kids home from school. 1 Employees will suddenly lose their ability to concentrate.The disease, known as “March Madness”, refers to the yearly 65 –team US men’s college basketball tournament (锦标赛). 2 Teams compete against each other in a single – elimination (单局淘汰) tournament that eventually crowns a national champion.Nearly 20 million Americans will find themselves prisoners of basketball festival madness. The fun comes partly from guessing the winners for every game. Friends compete against friends. 3 Colleagues against bosses.Big – name schools are usually favored to advance into the tournament. But each year there are dark horses from little – known universities.This adds to the madness. Watching a team from a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000, for many Americans, is an exciting experience. Two years ago, the little –known George Mason University was one of the final four teams. 4College basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their university and themselves. 5 About $ 4 billion will be spent gambling (赌) on the event. According to Media Life magazine, the event will bring in $ 500 million in advertising income this year, topping the post –season income of every US professional league, including that of the NBA.A. Husbands against wives.B. The players will go all out for the games.C. But that doesn’t mean money isn’t involved.D. College students will ignore piles of homework.E. People are willing to spend more money on watching it.F. It begins on March 15 and lasts through the beginning of April.G. Many people had never even heard of the university before the tournament.专项练习六We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. 1 .So, you have to give a speech—and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble（结结巴巴） over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”Cheep up! 2 . Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion Why are you speaking Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. 3 . Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 4 . And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet 5 .A. It doesn’t have to be that bad.B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.C. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.D. Say what you have to say and then stop.E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.F. Never forget your audience.G. Give it a try and see what happens.There is an English saying:“ .” Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. 2. ___Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. . If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated(忍耐) the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. .. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing , making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.A. Laughter can prolong one’s life.B. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics in which they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh.C. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which diminish both stress and pain.D. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet.E. Although laughter helps cure the disease, doctors still can not put this theory into clinic practice.F. Laughter is the best medicine.G. They have found that laughter really can improve people’s health.The seven Cs of a good letterWhat is the secret of writing a good l etter Here are two main ones. Don’t try to be fancy. Don’t try to impress your reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs.short, direct sentences. 1 Talk as if the reader were right there with you .Above all, don’t use an introduction.Correct, 2 Don’t guess, even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. If you need to , check a reference book too. Use them as much as you need to.Complete. Don’t scatter our points. 3 This is good organization too. Courteous. Be friendly rather than overly casual. Present your information nicely even if you are complaining about something . In all letters, treat others as you want them to treat you.Concise. Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can.Conversational. This is really the secret of good writing , 4 . Such a letter has a natural, friendly tone. Let your personality come through naturally. Considerate. 5 Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know。